noun
thrusters
noun
1
Small engines used to steer or position a vehicle such as a spacecraft or ship.
"The pilot adjusted the thrusters to correct the ship's heading."
How to Use Thrusters
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of thruster — steering or positioning engines.
Common pairings
fire the thrusters
side thrusters
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The pilot adjusted the _____ to correct the ship's heading.